2026 WEF Davos: Karnataka gains Rs 13,070 cr investment commitments
Bengaluru: The World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos has emerged as a catalyst for Karnatakas economic growth, with the state securing investment commitments worth Rs 13,070 crore across sectors, including renewable energy, aerospace, data centres, food processing and advanced manufacturing, Industries Minister M B Patil said. Addressing the media after returning from the Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Karnataka investment pipeline gets 13,070-crore boost at Davos summit
Significant portion of commitments comes from RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group, which plans to invest 10,500 crore over next three years in Vijayapura, Ballari districts
No cooked food, limited clothes: Karnataka issues new prison regulations
Ranji Trophy: Himanshu shows the way as MP bats Karnataka out of the contest
The visiting team grabs an overall lead of 336 runs with four wickets in hand going into the final day; the host gets bowled out for 191 in its first essay
Teachers seek govt. grant to all special schools in State for pay parity
Karnataka State Special Teachers and Non-teaching Staff Association will stage a dharna at Freedom Park in Bengaluru on January 28 seeking grant to all special schools
Centre has made Governors puppets to trouble non-BJP states: Kharge
Hubballi (Karnataka): All India Congress Committee (AICC) President Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday, January 24, accused the BJP-led government at the Centre of turning Governors into puppets to harass the Congress-ruled and other non-BJP state governments. Calling on people to vote against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in all upcoming elections, he warned that failure to Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
KSSA India Open in Bengaluru draws globalplayers
Hosted by Karnataka State Scrabble Association, the four-day tournament will see 168 contestants from 13 countries, and the winners will receive cash prizestotalling11.6 lakh.
Karnataka: Techies Plan Highest Ever Tricolour Hoisting Near Space On Republic Day
At 80,000 feet the hydrogen balloon holding a tricolor will automatically unfurl, claim a techie engaged in building the mechanism the post stated in a post on a social media platform over getting permission from officials concerned of Directorate General of Civil Aviation, New Delhi and also from Airport Authority of India
Bengaluru Cop Arrested After Boy Alleges Sexual Harassment
A police constable was arrested after a boy made allegations of sexual harassment in Karnataka's Bengaluru.
Karnataka State govt. decides to give cash prize instead of laptops to SSLC toppers
The move has drawn the ire of many
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched four new train services in Kerala on January 23, 2026. Three Amrit Bharat Express trains and one passenger train will enhance rail connectivity. These services connect Kerala with Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, eastern India, and the Northeast. The trains offer affordable and reliable long-distance travel options for passengers.
ED Attaches Assets of Karnataka IPS Officer in SI Recruitment Scam
Paul, a 1995-batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer, was arrested by the Karnataka Crime Investigation Department (CID) in 2022 over alleged involvement in irregularities in the SI recruitment process
Karnataka gets investment commitments for over Rs 13,000 cr at Davos: Minister M B Patil
Karnataka secured Rs 13,070 crore in investment commitments at the WEF meet in Davos, spanning sectors like renewable energy, data centres, and advanced manufacturing. Global leaders lauded the state's industry-friendly environment and skilled workforce, paving the way for accelerated projects and strengthening Karnataka's competitive edge in global trade.
Congress needs its own Board of Peace: BJP
The BJP cited reports of internal rift within the Congress in Jharkhand after being plagued by factionalism in States like Karnataka, Punjab and Himachal Pradesh.
Karnataka High Court stays probe in case booked against Lamborghini supercar driver
The petitioners advocate pointed out that the Kengeri traffic police had suo motu registered the FIR on January 20 based on the video of the movement of the vehicle posted on an X account earlier this week without holding even a preliminary enquiry
Ballari model house fire: Eight detained, police say blaze triggered during eel shoot
The IGP noted that preliminary inquiry suggested that the incident occurred when the group of boys gained access to the rooftop of the model house to shoot photographs and videos
Karnataka Congress MP Terms Sanapur Rape-Murder 'Small Incident', Faces Backlash
The MP called the Sanapur rape and murder a small incident, sparking controversy. He later termed it serious, noting tourism in Koppal dropped by 50% due to negative publicity.
Three arrested in Devanahalli street fight linked to ragging incident
The accused have been identified as Naveen (30), a rowdy-sheeter, and his two accomplices. The police have summoned the other accused and are yet to question them
Three injured as cut outs collapses ahead of house distribution ceremony in Hubballi
Three Persons including a woman have escaped miraculously with some injuries as hug cut outs erected at the mega house distribution event off Mantur Road in Hubballi collapsed on them on Saturday morning
Reports on CM Naidus VB-G RAM G Act concerns significant: Siddaramaiah
BENGALURU: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has said reports of Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu flagging concerns over the VB-G RAM G Acts funding pattern are politically significant and have implications for Centre-State relations. These concerns assumed importance as they come from a key ally of the BJP whose support is critical to the []
Twenty-three senior students face charges after a severe ragging incident in Devanahalli, Bengaluru. Juniors were allegedly forced to procure alcohol and cigarettes, and subjected to physical abuse with weapons. When the college's Admin Head intervened, he was also attacked. Three students have been arrested, with a manhunt underway for the others.
Optical meter reading helps Bangalore Electricity Supply Company save 120 crore in five months
Leopard attack prompts drone monitoring of pilgrims route at MM Hills in Karnataka
1,800 fire alerts in Karnatakas forest areas
Karnataka high court order gives bike-taxi riders a fresh start
Regulate bike-taxi service & protect riders, say Bengaluru commuters
Networking nightmare: How Bengaluru man lost Rs 5.1cr to trading mirage
Final Greater Bengaluru Authority poll list deferred to March 30
Builders flag e-khata delays, seek Greater Bengaluru Authoritys intervention to reduce bottlenecks
Brushstrokes against time: 81-year-old artist who redefined Mysore style of painting
SSLC toppers in Karnataka to get cash prize instead of laptops
113 cops get Rs 35L cash prizes for solving Prajwal and Davanagere dacoity cases
Draft quota rules for Overseas Citizens of India in medical education notified
26 school bus drivers booked for drunk driving in Bengaluru
Karnataka high court: Blanket ban on bike taxis violates Article 19(6)
State publishes draft Industrial Relations rules, invites feedback
State introduces automatic land conversion system for renewable energy projects
I genuinely feel sad for people who take joy in being cruel anonymously: Girija Oak Godbole
Actress Girija Oak Godbole speaks about fame, theatre, and staying grounded
Political sparks fly as model house linked to Janardhana Reddy, Sriramulu gutted
South Indias tier 2, tier 3 residential sales value crosses 20,000 cr. in 2025
Despite improvement in deliveries, permissions, e-Khata processes and power connections continue to face bureaucratic bottlenecks that push up finance costs and slow down handovers, says CREDAI
Farmers demand Malaprabha sugar factory management to clear dues
Man kills wife for allegedly not having children 3 yrs into marriage
Tamil Nadu achieved historical growth by overcoming obstacles created by BJP-led centre: MK Stalin
Taking strong exception to the comments by the PM at a rally of NDA in Maduranthakam, Stalin asked Modi to ponder how states such as Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Telangana, Karnataka and West Bengal, where the double engine has not entered, were registering growth.
Integrated plan unveiled for devpt of Kelgeri lake
2 women tourists among 3 found dead in Srinagar
Srinagar, Jan 23:Two women tourists and a labourer were found dead in different areas of Srinagar on Friday. An official said that tourist Kamla Bai (65), of Karnataka was found unconscious in her hotel room at Munawarabad here this morning. She was immediately shifted to Khyber Hospital, Khayam, where doctors declared her brought dead. The [] The post 2 women tourists among 3 found dead in Srinagar appeared first on Northlines .
Activist: Crop loss compensation given to ineligible beneficiaries
Work at Tbhadra Dam may get delayed due to lack of funding: Expert
Property worth Rs 1.2 cr seized, 14 held
Ban on soap, shampoo at pilgrim centres stays on paper
Traffic diversion announced in view of CMs public meeting in Hubballi today
Two Women Among Three Found Dead in Srinagar
SRINAGAR: Two women tourists and a labourer were found dead in different areas of Srinagar on Friday. An official said that tourist Kamla Bai (65), of Karnataka, was found unconscious in her hotel room at Munawarabad here on Friday morning. She was immediately shifted to Khyber Hospital, Khayam, where doctors declared her brought dead. The []
Upset with village life, newlywed woman dies by suicide
Man spends Rs 6L to fulfil parents dream to fly over hometown
Pandemonium in council over demand to suspend Hariprasad
Distress over rural jobs looms, circular economy policy mooted to curb migration
Walkouts a departure from limited freewheeling permitted to Governors
Article 176 (1) mandates that Governors, at the commencement of the first session of each year, shall address the Legislative Assembly
Governors walkout gives BJP leverage to checkmate Congress on G RAM G
4 Killed As Bus Collides With Tourist Vehicle In Karnataka: Police
Four people were killed following a head-on collision between a bus and a tourist vehicle in the district on Friday, police said.
HC Quashes Ban, Bike Taxi Services to Resume in Karnataka
The court's decision is seen as a positive step towards improving transportation options in Karnataka, creating more flexible earning opportunities for drivers.
Janardhan Reddys model house set on fire in Ballari
This act of arson comes at a time when the city remains politically charged following the violent clash earlier this month
Transport stakeholders divided over bike taxi services after court order
While bike taxi riders welcomed the High Courts order, auto-rickshaw unions and transport associations expressed concern over safety risks and the economic impact on thousands of families dependent on traditional transport services.
Karnataka HC lifts bike taxi ban, clears path for resumption of services across state
Bike taxis have emerged as a popular last-mile mobility option in major Indian cities but have also faced regulatory pushback
Super Jet 100 regional aircraft to make its debut at Wings India 2026
Take action against illegal Bangladesh immigrants, State govt. told
State president of Shiv Sena (Shinde faction) Siddalinga Swami says illegal Bangladesh immigrants are posing a serious threat to the country
Environment Minister directs officialstotake precautionary measures to prevent forest fires
PMs Double Engine Jalopy Will Not Run In TN: CM
Pointing out that only States like Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Telangana, Karnataka and West Bengal, where the double engine jalopy of Modi had not entered, had developed and were flourishing with flying colours and not the double engine states like Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Bihar, he said the people of Tamil Nadu would not forget the betrayals of the Union BJP government to Tamil language and Tamil Nadu
Kogilu demolition: Another survey likely, families remain homeless
Nokia keen on setting up a Global Capability Centre in Karnataka: M.B. Patil
Siddaramaiah cites Naidu's concerns, says NDA may favour allies over Opposition in RAM G allocation
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidus concerns over the VB-G RAM G Act are politically important and have implications for CentreState relations, as they come from a key BJP ally. He said Naidus objections to the revised funding pattern support Opposition claims that the law shifts financial burden to states and weakens cooperative federalism.
Honest Prajwal Rittis photo to be displayed in schools, family to get site
Lakkundi Gram Panchayat has resolved to reward the boy and his family for returning treasure they found during excavation for their house
Netajis birth anniversary celebrated in Ballari, Vijayanagara districts
AIDSO calls upon students to draw inspiration from his revolutionary ideals and work towards building a just and socialist India
Karnataka High Court clears way for bike taxis, allows regulation by state
The Karnataka High Court has set aside the ban on bike taxi services, allowing operators such as Ola, Uber and Rapido to resume operations. The court ruled that motorcycles qualify as transport vehicles and said the state may regulate the sector under law
Fire breaks out in shopping complex in Hubballi
Several shops, including one selling furniture, gutted but there were no human casualty
SIT that probed Prajwal Revannas crimes rewarded with 25 lakh
JD(S) leaders expect huge turnout for party rally in Hassan
Newlywed woman found dead inKalaburagi
Ranji Trophy: Shoddy batting display leaves Karnataka in a precarious position
The home team ends the second day on 168 for eight, trailing Madhay Pradesh by 155 runs; opener Aneesh stands tall amid the ruins with an unbeaten 80; off-spinner Saransh claims a three-for
Two arrested for stealing cows
Beneficiary burden reduced to 1 lakh for slum board houses
Housing Minister Zameer Ahmed Khan has said that the benefit comes for houses built by the board under the Prime Minister Awas Yojna
Safety measures stepped up at M.M. Hills after leopard attack
26 school bus drivers found to be drunk driving
Overspeeding car rams into scooter, rider killed
Red gram growers stage protest in support of demands
Karnataka High Court lifts bike taxi ban, allows state to impose conditions
The bench also allowed aggregators like Ola, Uber and Rapido to file fresh applications, directing the state to consider them in accordance with law. The court reiterated that bike taxi services fall within the scope of commerce and should be regulated, not prohibited, leaving policy-making to the state while ensuring it is not arbitrary.
Faculty development programme in Hubballi today
Inner Wheel Club to host 52nd rally and conference in Hubballi
ZP officials told to complete works benefiting ITBP Centre in Halabavi
Indo-Tibetan Border Police and Zilla Panchayat officers take part in meeting in Belagavi to resolve civic issues, including water scarcity
Symposium on Ethical AI in pharma on January 24
Congress indulging in political drama over Governors address, says HDK
